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There is also one of these markers on the MA-RI-CT tripoint. It is a granite obelisk about 3 feet tall with the names of each state on the corresponding sides.

FYI there is a ranger station within 5 minutes of The Garfield trailhead. :)

I was attacked by a goose once at the Roger Williams Zoo. Very traumatic (I was only 5) :o

No-I have ever been bit by a dog. But I have bit many dogs.

Maybe its a tumor?? :D

I went for a walk in the woods Saturday AM in NE CT in 18 degree temperatures and when I got back I had an adult deer tick on me just crawling around. My dog also had one on her. I guess they are still active when it is freezing out. :mad:

I was there last year with both my dogs and they did award some dogs for doing the 67 minus the dog prohibited mountains. I think they will do it if the owner asks. I don't think they want to get into doing it on a permanent basis, but they will award the patches and scrolls "unofficially" if...

There are very few breeds that can comfortably endure temps in the single digits and below for long periods at a time, and Labs are not one of them. I don't take them on long hikes when it is below 20 deg F because they will start shivering when we stop. The neoprene and fleece jackets seem to...

I don't think it is overkill. It is no where near warm in Grey Knob. Last time I was there it got down to 5 degrees during the night. There is a wood stove, but it barely ever runs. The care taker will run it in the evening, but only if it is < freezing inside. Once everyon is in bed the...

That's great that you have a new 4 legged companion for hiking. I can tell you from hiking with our labs (which are both members of the NH4k club) that they are not physically able to do long hikes for 10 -12 months. They will tell you if they can't go any further, try not to ignore this if it...

That would be a big NO. The picture might look good on a 1" screen, but the second you enlarge it, it's quality will quickly deminish

Definately a Pekingese. They can climb anything. :) :D :) Just kidding..like everyone else said there was an extensive discussion some time ago about this subject, basically it came down to everyone saying their breed was the best for hiking. There was no real outcome as far as one perfect...

SO true!!! My wife and I slept on my inlaws last winter and froze our butts off all night long..and this was indoors. :eek: I guess you have to put extra covers down to sleep on top of, otherwise you feel like your sleeping with no covers at all!

I agree with Double Bow. Plastics of lower grade should not be used multiple times. They are single use only. These include soda bottles, spring water bottles, gatorade bottles,ect. These #1 and #2 plastics will leach into their contents no matter what temperature they are stored at. If you...

Tom, I did N Twin last year. There is no cairn to support the flag. There are a few crevasses to support the base, but you will need to bring a bunch of rope to support the top of the flag, especially if it is windy.